Aircraft noise in McDowall (4053)
On a typical day, about 8 aircraft pass over McDowall — mostly departures at Brisbane Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 66–72 dB. It ranks #30 of 30 Brisbane suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-09-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-09-21 · all tracked aircraft over McDowall · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →8 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,500 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over McDowall, typically between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chermside | 16 | #20 |
| Wavell Heights | 16 | #24 |
| Aspley | 14 | #27 |
| Chermside West | 12 | #28 |
| McDowall | 8 | #30 |
Common questions
- Is McDowall under a flight path?
- Yes — McDowall is under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 8 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over McDowall?
- The first movements typically pass over McDowall around 7:09am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in McDowall on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 24% fewer overflights than weekdays (7 vs 9 a day).
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